Andrea Pirlo was born on May 19, 1979, in Flero, a town near Brescia, Italy. He is of Italian nationality and is renowned as a professional footballer who represented both top European clubs and the Italian national team. Pirlo began his football journey with his hometown club, Brescia Calcio, where he primarily played as a midfielder.
He was instrumental in helping Brescia win the Serie B title, securing promotion to Serie A in 1997. His early promise attracted the attention of top clubs, leading to a move to Inter Milan in 1998. However, Pirlo struggled to secure a consistent position at Inter due to limited playing time and strong competition among midfielders. Recognizing his deep-lying playmaker potential, AC Milan acquired him, and the decision proved to be a turning point in his career.
At AC Milan, Pirlo flourished in the deep-lying playmaker role, becoming a pivotal figure in the team's midfield. He played a significant role in Milan's domestic and international successes, contributing to victories in two UEFA Champions League titles, two UEFA Super Cups, and multiple Supercoppa Italiana wins.
In 2011, Pirlo transferred to Juventus at a time when the club had not won a major trophy since 2003. His arrival revitalized the Juventus midfield, and he helped the club clinch several titles, including four consecutive Serie A championships, two Coppa Italia trophies, and multiple Supercoppa Italiana titles. His composure, vision, and passing ability became hallmarks of Juventus's resurgence on both domestic and European stages.
After an illustrious career in Italy, Pirlo joined Major League Soccer side New York City FC in 2015. He brought international experience and technical expertise to the fledgling American club, further contributing to the sport’s growth in the United States. Pirlo officially retired from professional football in 2017, concluding a playing career that spanned more than two decades.
| Birth Date: | 19 May, 1979 |
| Age: | 40 yrs |
| Occupations: | Association football player |
| Citizenship: | Italy |
| Birth Place: | Flero |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Italian association football player |
| Twitter Id: | Pirlo_official |
| Net Worth 2021: | 50 million |
